Secrets of the Job Hunt

Monday, May 17, 2010

Those seeking Denver engineer jobs should check out the opportunities available for aerospace engineers.

Engineers in general apply the principles of science and math to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Many engineers work to develop new products and are involved in the design, development, testing, production and maintenance phases of their work.

Aerospace engineers design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing of aircraft, spacecraft and missiles. Aeronautical engineers work specifically with aircraft while astronautical engineers work specifically with spacecraft.

Both types of aerospace engineers develop new technologies to use in aviation, defense systems and space exploration and often specialize in structural design, guidance, navigation and control, instrumentation and communication, or production methods.

Aerospace engineers also may specialize in particular types of aerospace products, such as commercial aircraft, military fighter jets, helicopters, spacecraft, or missiles and rockets. They can become experts in aerodynamics, thermodynamics, celestial mechanics, propulsion, acoustics, or guidance and control systems.

The majority of employers require candidates for aerospace engineering positions to have the minimum of a bachelor's degree. In addition, any engineer working directly with the public must obtain the proper licensing, which is required in every state.

During 2008, the average wage for aerospace engineers in the Denver area was $47.47 per hour or $98,743 per year, while the average entry-level wage was $34.55 per hour or $71,861 per year and the average advanced-level wage was $59.18 per hour or $123,099 per year.

Employment of aerospace engineers in the Denver area is expected to increase from 882 workers during 2008 to 893 workers by 2018, accounting for 11 new jobs and an average annual growth rate of .1 percent.

The industries that employed aerospace engineers in the Denver area during 2009 were: